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... threaten to cause even more adversity in a country that has already experienced more than nearly any other", said Mr. Griffiths. He underscored that peace, and realizing the ceasefire call, was part of a broader package of needs that must ... guns Recent clashes in Hudaydah, Ma’rib, Al Jawf, Al-Bayda and elsewhere show that peace remains elusive, said Mr. Griffiths. Describing the situation in Aden where the UN envoy fears “a perfect storm is brewing”, he spoke about ... I am coming to this Council yet again to express hope, instead of to report success -- UN envoy High hopes Mr. Griffiths expressed confidence that upcoming negotiations would allow the parties to “swiftly resume the political ...

... of self-administration by the Southern Transitional Council, the main separatist group in the south of the country, Mr Griffiths highlighted the fact that the city of Aden – where the internationally-recognized Government is based – and ... coalition that has been fighting mainly Houthi forces to the north for the last five years. In a statement, Mr. Griffiths called for greater support for a Saudi-led initiative known as the Riyadh Agreement, which seeks to resolve ... in good faith, refrain from taking escalatory actions, and put the interests of Yemenis first”, stressed Mr. Griffiths. “The Riyadh Agreement provides for the participation of the STC in consultations on the final political ...

... of the COVID-19 pandemic to Yemen threatens to bring deeper and more widespread suffering to the people”, said Mr. Griffiths. “There cannot be a more timely moment for the two parties to commit to silencing the guns and ending the ... The Yemen appeal came just days after the UN chief called for a global ceasefire amid the pandemic. Mr. Griffiths has been “in constant negotiations” with the two sides on proposals for a nationwide ceasefire and on key ...

... Coordinator for Lebanon; Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq; Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy for Yemen, and Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. UN ...

... with each other, “in good faith and without preconditions”, in negotiations facilitated by his Special Envoy Martin Griffiths. “Only through dialogue will the parties be able to agree on a mechanism for sustaining a nation-wide ... highlighted how dependent country is on external assistance. Echoing Mr. Guterres’s comments, UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths noted that the 14-day unilateral ceasefire covered “all ground, maritime and air operations in Yemen starting ... all hostilities with the utmost urgency and make progress towards comprehensive and sustainable peace,” said Mr. Griffiths. The Special Envoy has been mediating between the parties to reach agreements on a nation-wide ceasefire, ...

... to deepen human suffering. The Secretary-General called on the parties in Yemen to work with his Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths , to achieve a nation-wide de-escalation. He also urged them to make progress on economic and humanitarian ... began in 2015 and has created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. At the close of 2019, Special Envoy Griffiths reported a significant “drop in the tempo of war”, including an 80 per cent reduction in airstrikes in some areas. An agreement was also signed unifying divided Government factions. However, on 12 March, Mr. Griffiths warned the UN Security Council that a fresh escalation in violence once again threatens the quest for a ...

... have been fighting the internationally-recognized Government and their allies, for control of Yemen since 2014. Mr. Griffiths updated the Council that “the most alarming military escalation” has taken place in Al Jawf, the governate ... and reprehensible”, urging them to exercise “maximum restraint”. Recapping visits to Ma’rib and Sana’a, Mr. Griffiths said he’d visited the latest conflict zone, where he met with a wide host of interlocuters in a bid to stop ... and other institutions” a “serious cause for concern”. Some willingness Despite his alarming report, Mr. Griffiths said he had also received messages of reassurance saying that “the expeditious resumption of a peaceful ...

Middle East Mr. Griffiths was speaking during a one-day visit to Marib, which he described as a “haven” amid the ongoing conflict ... of a comprehensive and inclusive and accountable de-escalation process”, he told journalists. While in Marib, Mr. Griffiths met with the Governor and other senior officials, and with local authorities, tribal chiefs, civil society, ...

... to make it happen. The escalation…directly contradicts the parties’ desire to move in that direction,” said Mr. Griffiths, speaking via videoconference from Geneva. The envoy was also concerned that the violence could ... ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid and commercial goods into the country. Turning to another concern, Mr. Griffiths reminded the Council of the deteriorating SAFER oil tanker located off the coast of Yemen, warning that any ... this confidence, this trust, these relationships, are becoming increasingly fragile,” he cautioned. Mr. Griffiths reiterated the UN position that the conflict cannot be resolved through military measures. Rather, peace ...

... the middle of January, reportedly left more than 100 dead. In a briefing to the Security Council on January 28, Martin Griffiths, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, warned that the recent upsurge in violence is jeopardizing recent progress ...